The 20 Best Acute Coronary Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Metairie, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 36 doctor with experience in Acute Coronary Syndrome near Metairie, LA. Of these, 33 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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36 providers found
    Elite in Acute Coronary Syndrome
    Elite in Acute Coronary Syndrome

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Effron is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Effron is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Coronary Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Attack, Atrial Fibrillation, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Effron is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiology. Dr. Effron is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Acute Coronary Syndrome
    Advanced in Acute Coronary Syndrome

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carl Lavie is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lavie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Coronary Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Atherosclerosis, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Heart Transplant. Dr. Lavie is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Lavie is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Coronary Syndrome
    Experienced in Acute Coronary Syndrome

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans,, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Milani is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans,, Louisiana. Dr. Milani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Coronary Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Heart Failure.

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    Experienced in Acute Coronary Syndrome
    Experienced in Acute Coronary Syndrome

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nichole Polin is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Polin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Coronary Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, Ectopic Heartbeat, and Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines. Dr. Polin is board certified in Alliance For Physician Certification And Advancement (APCA) - Cardiology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiology. Dr. Polin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Coronary Syndrome
    Experienced in Acute Coronary Syndrome

    East Jefferson General Hospital

    4200 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abhinav Saxena is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Saxena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Coronary Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Attack, Arrhythmias, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

    Experienced in Acute Coronary Syndrome
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Acute Coronary Syndrome
    Cardiology

    East Jefferson General Hospital

    4200 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ali Ayoub is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Ayoub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Coronary Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Acute Coronary Syndrome
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Acute Coronary Syndrome
    Cardiology

    East Jefferson Heart And Vascular Care

    4228 Houma Blvd Fl 3, 
    Metairie,, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arshed Malik is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Metairie,, Louisiana. Dr. Malik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Coronary Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Vitrectomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Acute Coronary Syndrome
    Experienced in Acute Coronary Syndrome

    New Orleans VA Medical Center

    2400 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Stencel is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Stencel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Coronary Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure and Acute Coronary Syndrome.

    Experienced in Acute Coronary Syndrome
    Experienced in Acute Coronary Syndrome

    Tulane Orthopedics

    1415 Tulane Ave Fl 4, 
    New Orleans,, LA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Ferdinand is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans,, Louisiana. Dr. Ferdinand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Coronary Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome, High Cholesterol, COVID-19, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Acute Coronary Syndrome
    Experienced in Acute Coronary Syndrome

    Tulane Doctor's Heart & Vascular - Metairie

    2800 Veterans Blvd Ste 140, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Hendel is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Hendel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Coronary Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Experienced in Acute Coronary Syndrome
    Experienced in Acute Coronary Syndrome

    University Healthcare System L.C.

    1415 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans,, LA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thierry Lejemtel is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans,, Louisiana. Dr. Lejemtel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Coronary Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy.

    Advanced in Acute Coronary Syndrome
    Advanced in Acute Coronary Syndrome

    Cardiovascular Institute

    1901 Manhattan Blvd, Suite 200, 
    Harvey, LA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Gaglia is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Harvey, Louisiana. Dr. Gaglia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Coronary Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Acute Coronary Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Coronary Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Usama Talib is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Talib is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Coronary Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens, Heart Block, May Thurner Syndrome, Endocarditis, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Experienced in Acute Coronary Syndrome
    Experienced in Acute Coronary Syndrome

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Russian

    Dr. Guergana Enikova specializes in cardiology. She practices exclusively at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans as part of the cardiology hospitalist team. Dr. Enikova completed her medical training at Sofia Faculty of Medicine in Sofia, Bulgaria. Dr. Enikova is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Coronary Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Arterial Embolism, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Enikova is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Acute Coronary Syndrome
    Experienced in Acute Coronary Syndrome

    East Jefferson Physicians Group LLC

    4228 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Greer is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Greer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Coronary Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Necrosis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Greer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Coronary Syndrome
    Experienced in Acute Coronary Syndrome

    East Jefferson Physicians Group LLC

    4228 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Perrien is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Perrien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Coronary Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease. Dr. Perrien is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Coronary Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Coronary Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Luis F Soto LLC

    4300 Houma Blvd Ste 107, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luis Soto is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Soto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Coronary Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Sitosterolemia, Atherosclerosis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Acute Coronary Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Coronary Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Medical Complex - Clearview

    4430 Veterans Memorial Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brittany Tav is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Tav is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Coronary Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Tav is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Tav is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Coronary Syndrome
    Experienced in Acute Coronary Syndrome

    Orleans Cardiovascular Assoc.

    2820 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Wilklow is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Wilklow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Coronary Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Atherectomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Acute Coronary Syndrome
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Acute Coronary Syndrome
    Interventional Cardiology

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sylvia Oleck is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Oleck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Coronary Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, and Atrial Fibrillation.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Acute Coronary Syndrome?

    Acute coronary syndrome is a term for a group of conditions that suddenly stop or severely reduce blood from flowing to the heart muscle. When blood cannot flow to the heart muscle, the heart muscle can become damaged. Heart attack and unstable angina are both acute coronary syndromes (ACS).

    When should I see an Acute Coronary Syndrome doctor near Metairie, LA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Acute Coronary Syndrome doctor near Metairie, LA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Acute Coronary Syndrome doctors near Metairie, LA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Acute Coronary Syndrome doctors near Metairie, LA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Acute Coronary Syndrome doctor near Metairie, LA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Acute Coronary Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Acute Coronary Syndrome doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Acute Coronary Syndrome doctor near Metairie, LA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Acute Coronary Syndrome doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Acute Coronary Syndrome doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Acute Coronary Syndrome doctors near Metairie, LA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Acute Coronary Syndrome doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Acute Coronary Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Acute Coronary Syndrome doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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